Citrine and Afghanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Not Available
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Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.65
2.55-2.65
Fracture
ConchoidalMichael OâDonoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect {10 1 0}
Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Citrine and Afghanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Citrine and Afghanite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Citrine and Afghanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Afghanite- (Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Citrine and Afghanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Afghanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Afghanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 2.55-2.65 whereas that of Afghanite is 2.55-2.65.